EXAM ANIMATION 2D/3D

QCM OF GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE (+ LOGIC)

ANIMATION 3D : 30 MINUTES | COEFFICIENT 9%
ANIMATION 2D : 30 MINUTES | COEFFICIENT 10% 

The test aims to evaluate your open-mindedness and curiosity rather than your erudition. A general culture section will focus on different themes such as current events, politics, geography, history, art, sports… A specialized culture section will focus on the animation sector in the broadest sense. Logic questions will test the candidate’s logical abilities, i.e., his or her ability to draw logical conclusions from the various problems presented (3D animation only).

To succeed in this test, we encourage you to cultivate yourself as much as possible and to broaden your interests. It is also necessary to deepen your interest in animation by understanding the industry in its entirety: history, professions, names of studios, major film productions, names of directors, important events in the industry (e.g. Annecy Festival)… Especially since these same themes can be addressed during the individual interview.

CREATIVITY TEST 1: OBSERVATION DRAWING

ANIMATION 3D  : 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES | COEFFICIENT 17%
ANIMATION 2D  : 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES | COEFFICIENT 10%

The test is designed to assess your ability to faithfully reproduce a still life. Observation is a complex process that requires daily practice. To practice, we recommend that you regularly reproduce everyday objects and (if possible) take drawing classes. In observation, technique is as important as the eye. Think of your hand as an extension of your eyes and check that each element is consistent with what you see. A successful observation drawing must respect the frame, the proportions of the object drawn, the perspective, the details…

CREATIVITY TEST 2: CREATIVE DRAWING

ANIMATION 3D  : 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES | COEFFICIENT 17%
ANIMATION 2D  : 2 HOURS | COEFFICIENT 20%

The test aims to evaluate your ability to translate an emotion, an idea, a concept, a state of mind into a drawing, using your imagination. To develop your creative drawing, you can create animals, objects, characters by letting your imagination run wild. Illustrating your readings / listening to music is also a particularly rich way to develop your creativity, to produce images related to words and emotions.

CREATIVITY TEST 3: STORYTELLING THROUGH IMAGES

ANIMATION 3D  : 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES | COEFFICIENT 17%
ANIMATION 2D  : 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES | COEFFICIENT 20%

This Animation exam aims to evaluate your ability to create a short story based on a brief and to propose a storyboard, which implies the construction of a universe, settings, characters… We advise you to immerse yourself in the techniques of narration and storyboarding, to work on your creative drawing (charadesign) and to develop your narrative skills.

MOTIVATION INTERVIEW + PORTFOLIO

⌛ 20 MINUTES | COEFFICIENT 40% 

The motivation interview aims to evaluate your creative potential and to measure your interest in the animation sector. This special moment is based on the presentation of a portfolio. It is also an opportunity to show the jury members your personality, your desires, your level of commitment to what you are passionate about and the « why » behind your application. Your interests can help you stand out from other candidates, especially if they are reflected in your portfolio. Finally, we take advantage of this exchange to evaluate your oral English level.

The test is eliminatory if the candidate obtains a mark below the average.

The motivational interview will be conducted remotely at a later date than the written tests. You will be contacted when the invitation is sent out to agree on a date.

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